Workforce Development

A love of learning and a spirit of community service are just two of the legacies begun by George and Edith Vanderbilt. Biltmore’s culture of community service and education found expression in the founding of the Biltmore Forest School, the first school of professional forestry in the United States, and through Biltmore Estate Industries, which provided vocational training to area residents in the early 1900s. We’re pleased to continue their rich tradition into the 21st century through innovative partnerships with local institutions and organizations.